Giraffe Science
What's Up With That Long Neck?
Giraffes use their elongated necks for feeding on treetops, but hey, it's also handy for looking over tall fences and peeking into windows.
Giraffe Species | Characteristic |
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Maasai Giraffe | Irregular, jagged spots resembling oak leaves |
Reticulated Giraffe | Large, polygonal liver-colored spots outlined by a network of bright white lines |
Angolan Giraffe | Large white spaces between their spots, especially underneath |
Southern Giraffe | Two subspecies, one with rounded spots and the other with more jagged ones |
Northern Giraffe | Three subspecies, each with varying patterns and range |
Fun Facts About Giraffes
- They have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans!
- Their tongues are blue-ish and super long!
- They can run as fast as 35 mph.